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In a rare unfavorable advisory opinion, OIG concluded that certain sign-on bonuses for home care workers are a risk under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, despite historical reliance on the Employment...more
1/22/2026
/ Advisory Opinions ,
Anti-Kickback Statute ,
Beneficiary Inducement ,
Bonuses ,
Caregivers ,
Employment Contract ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Home Health Agencies ,
Home Health Care ,
Medicaid ,
OIG ,
Risk Management ,
Safe Harbors
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for health care reimbursement.
From major CMS payment rules to evolving disclosure requirements, AI scrutiny, and mounting pressure on providers across the care continuum, the 2026...more
1/22/2026
/ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enrollment ,
Guidance Update ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Home Health Care ,
Hospice ,
Hospitals ,
Medical Devices ,
Medical Equipment ,
Medical Reimbursement ,
Medicare ,
PECOS ,
Physician Fee Schedule ,
Physicians ,
Price Transparency ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reimbursements ,
Revocation ,
Rural Health Care Providers